The last Immortal Stone was embedded into the ground.
Nodes were slowly illuminated, and both Sun Wukong and Immortal Zhenyuan could clearly feel the Spiritual Energy flowing around them.
"It is done."
Immortal Zhenyuan stroked his beard, saying contentedly, "After so many years of hard work, all 72 nodes have been illuminated."
"Indeed."
Sun Wukong floated in the sky, his eyes scanning Huaguo Mountain, the network of 72 nodes appearing stable under his gaze.
"Perhaps in a hundred years, neither you nor I will be able to destroy this Spiritual Network."
Immortal Zhenyuan stated.
The Spiritual Network would continue to absorb the essence of sun and moon. Together with the demons' protection, after a hundred years, its defensive strength would be astonishing; even for beings such as Sun Wukong and himself, it would be impossible to destroy it quickly.
However, within these hundred years, there is still a risk that the Spiritual Network might be destroyed.
Sun Wukong landed on the ground, a weight lifted off his chest.
He didn't know what would happen after a hundred years, but within this century, he should be able to ensure the safety of Huaguo Mountain.
"Immortal."
Sun Wukong said to Immortal Zhenyuan, "How about I build a Spiritual Network for you as well?"
"No need."
Immortal Zhenyuan shook his head, he had considered this idea previously, but Wuzhuang Temple did not require such a complex Barrier.
"Brother, I need to set up a barrier for the Ginseng Tree."
Immortal Zhenyuan said, "You'll have to give me some Immortal Stones."
It was merely a trifle, and Sun Wukong agreed without any hesitation.
Both returned to Shuilian Cave, where Ao Luan and Demon Kings were waiting with a blueprint.
Seeing the joyous expression on Ao Luan's face, Sun Wukong understood.
"Is the design for the Royal City ready?"
"Yes."
Ao Luan nodded, "This time, Brother, you will surely be satisfied."
Sun Wukong had rejected their previous designs several times, but this time, Ao Luan was very confident.
She led Sun Wukong to a stone table and spread out the blueprint for the Royal City, which showed a complex and beautiful circular Floating City.
"We have called upon the finest architects from Dragon Palace and various human nations, and together with the demons, completed this blueprint."
Ao Luan introduced to Sun Wukong, "The design of the Royal City integrates wisdom, strength, majesty, grandeur, art, and mystery. It will be the most splendid city the world has ever seen."
Sun Wukong, examining the details of the design, indeed found no flaws.
"What are these buildings around the Royal City?"
Sun Wukong asked.
He noticed that there were dozens of floating pavilions outside the main structure of the Royal City.
"Those are for defense."
Ao Luan replied, "These pavilions can form an invisible shield between them, warding off external attacks and preventing Daoist skills from interfering with the Royal City."
Sun Wukong was somewhat surprised, "Is that possible?"
"We already have a clue."
Ao Luan nodded, "It should be possible in ten years."
Sun Wukong stared at the blueprint, envisioning an ever-enduring Immortal City floating in the air.
"That will do."
He nodded.
Before Ao Luan could rejoice, Sun Wukong pointed with his finger to a central area on the design.
"This area needs to be changed. Build a library here."
"Library?"
Ao Luan looked puzzled, "Why build a library?"
"To collect and spread knowledge," Sun Wukong answered. "The Royal City must have the world's richest library and the largest Daoist laboratory."
"Is it necessary?"
Ao Luan frowned slightly.
"What do you think I am building the Royal City for?"
Sun Wukong looked at her: "Our Royal City must not only be beautiful, but also serve as a research center for Daoist skills and technology in the Four Great Continents."
Ao Luan was at a loss for words.
Immortal Zhenyuan, however, had a smile on his face. He had already guessed that Sun Wukong, who was as eager as he was hungry for technology, would not be satisfied with the current Huaguo Mountain.
The Royal City he wanted must have the charm to attract the most outstanding talents.
"Old Turtle."
Sun Wukong called out.
"Here."
An old man with a turtle shell came over: "What does the Great King require?"
This old man was the very turtle who had once transported Sun Wukong to the Southern Continent. A few years ago, he successfully transformed and Sun Wukong appointed him as the Record Officer of Huaguo Mountain.
"The work of the Record Officer you have done very well."
Sun Wukong said to the old turtle: "From now on, you will be the Head Librarian."
The old turtle was flattered: "This old servant will put forth his best effort."
"Great King." At this moment, the Cypress Demon quickly stood up: "This old servant is also interested in the library."
Sun Wukong glanced over, Huaguo Mountain did not have strict rules concerning ruler and minister language, but in recent years, some demons had started calling themselves servants before him.
"Then both of you shall take on the role of Head Librarians together."
Sun Wukong said: "You don't have to wait until the Royal City is complete, you can start collecting books tomorrow."
"Yes."
The old turtle and the Cypress Demon bowed together and withdrew.
"Ao Luan, you are in charge of designing the Royal City."
Sun Wukong handed Ao Luan a wooden sword: "This is your reward."
"Why another wooden sword?"
Ao Luan wondered internally, but still happily accepted it.
"Still 98 left..."
Immortal Zhenyuan silently counted in his head.
Sun Wukong then rewarded other demons involved in the design of the Royal City, and for those human craftsmen who were not present, he also instructed Ao Luan to give them suitable honors.
"Ao Luan."
Sun Wukong was in a good mood and said to Ao Luan: "I want to treat everyone, send someone to buy thirty servings of ramen, and remember, do not publicize what's happening here."
"Yes."
Ao Luan's eyes twinkled as he smilingly gave the order.
"Great King."
The Yuan Monkey came to Sun Wukong's ear and whispered a few words.
"So that's how it is..."
Sun Wukong nodded slightly.
After discovering the Bull Demon King, he chose to ignore it but also reminded Ao Luan and others, and secretly sent someone to investigate.
What the Yuan Monkey reported was exactly regarding the Bull Demon King.
Not long after, the little demons came back with thirty servings of ramen.
Sun Wukong invited the Demon Kings to eat ramen.
The Demon Kings looked at each other, all unsure why the Great King suddenly had the idea of eating ramen.
"You guys eat quickly."
Sun Wukong reminded: "This ramen is extraordinary."
Immortal Zhenyuan nodded along: "Eating this bowl of ramen, you'll have something to brag about for a lifetime."
The ramen made by the Bull Demon King, of course, was something to brag about.
While eating the ramen, Sun Wukong pondered that the Bull Demon King, who could bend and stretch, was also a notable figure.
The fall of the Demon Kingdom had hit him hard. He now wholeheartedly wanted to learn management at Huaguo Mountain, and did not want to be discovered by Sun Wukong, so he started selling ramen on the streets to whitewash his identity.
"It seems we need to send someone to guide him."
Sun Wukong thought, since the Bull Demon King was aiming to improve, he certainly wouldn't stop him.
And the ramen was quite delicious too.
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